2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Stir to blend. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix just until incorporated. Fold in the orange zest with a spatula.

3. Divide the batter evenly between the prepared muffin cups. Bake about 18-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Let cool in the pan 5-10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack placed over a baking sheet.

4. To make the glaze, combine the orange juice, confectioner's sugar, and orange zest in a small bowl. Whisk together until smooth, adding more juice if necessary to achieve your preferred consistency. Drizzle the glaze over the muffins while they are still warm. Allow the glaze to set before serving. Store in an airtight container.

Source: Pinterest http://annies-eats.com/2010/04/16/orange-muffins/

Review/Suggestions:

Even though you are using orange juice and zest, I would still recommend adding some orange flavoring - between 1-2 tsp (depending on just how much 'orange flavor' you like).

Same goes for the glaze.

For the ones I didn't glaze, you can only faintly taste the orange. My other taste tester said that the glaze did add to the orange taste, but it was still on the light side. So, again if you want more 'orange' then add that orange flavoring.

Whether you are newly diagnosed or a seasoned Type 2 Diabetic, welcome.

For me it'll be five years since being diagnosed, and I don't mind saying maintaining a diabetic-friendly diet 24/7 "just ain't no walk in the park" to put it bluntly. Example - I was out in California at Disneyland shortly after being diagnosed. My friends and I were hungry so we headed over to Downtown Disney. As we were about to choose a restaurant, my dear friend, Jonathan, turned to me and asked "So what can you eat?" My response, "Food."

Yes, everyone had a rather good laugh. And you should too.

It is true, you do have to be more aware of what you eat. But, diabetes management has come a LONG way from even 15 years ago. Now, you can have a small amount of REAL sugar, as long as you factor it in with the rest of your meal's total carbs.

So the reason for this blog? My close friend, Teena, knows that I've been recently trying different diabetes recipes. When I invited her to join us for dinner, she asked "Why don't you do a blog and share these recipes? Give the REAL scoop on whether to bother, changes required or if it's a keeper." I had already been posting a short snip-it and pic of the dish/dessert on Facebook with positive input from friends. So, this just seemed to be the next logical step.

So with that, here's to eating not only food, but REAL guilt-free comfort foods (yes you really can use the words "guilt-free" and "comfort foods" together) and desserts (honestly). Ready?